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What's the best diesel fuel?

With all the trouble that is being reported with diesel waxing up this year - what diesel do you recommend?

Asked on 12 December 2013 by suepick

Answered by Honest John
I'm still on Shell V-Power Nitro + and have not had any trouble. Whether you have trouble will depend on the anti-waxing in the fuel, the fineness of the fuel filter and whether or not the fuel filter is heated, which would melt the emulsion back to liquid.
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